Successful Launch of Electron Rocket with SP and Northstar Payload
TLDRRocket Lab's Electron rocket successfully lifts off from Launch Complex 1 with the SP and Northstar payload. The rocket is on its way to low Earth orbit, carrying four satellites. Electron experiences maximum aerodynamic pressure while approaching Max Q. The first and second stages separate, with the second stage continuing the mission to orbit while the first stage begins its return journey to Earth. The first stage's descent is controlled to minimize stress on the rocket. The mission progresses with the deployment of the kick stage and the separation of the satellites. The booster successfully splashes down in the ocean.